My black lab has itching, flaky skin, and panting. What's wrong?

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Can you recommend a topical treatment for excessive itching for my black lab? We have no fleas, moisturizing shampoo from Petco Pet Education Center store and a Vet visit that just saw dry skin. We have introduced omega 3 vitamins and reduced fat intake. Dramamine daily for 3 weeks now. Today flaky skin in sections and she was panting heavily at times for last 3 days. I rubbed in cortizone this am (on her flaky dandruff area) because she was going nuts. Any topical treatment options? Another Vet visit? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 6 years and 9 months old | 60 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

She could have a food allergy or sensitivity to something else in her environment that is causing her flaky skin and itching. Dog allergies tend to be expressed on the skin rather than in sneezing and coughing like humans. Even if she isn't food allergic, some of the prescription diets could be beneficial to her skin. My personal favorite is Hill's Prescription Diet j/d. It is marketed as a joint support diet and is high in Omega-3 as its protein source is fish. I had a dog with bad skin and my veterinarian recommended this and he did well with it. Cool baths with a mild oatmeal-based dog shampoo can help relieve the itching.

My black lab has itching, flaky skin, and panting. What's wrong?

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